in arrears



*in arrears

[of debts; of an account] overdue. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) Jane's student-loan payments are in arrears. The accounts of the bankrupt company were in arrears.

in arrears

Late or behind, especially in payment of money. For example, He's been in arrears on his rent so often that he may be evicted. [First half of 1600s]

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Juan (2)-Chinese
CooperKOOP-ər, KUWP-ərEnglish
Karekin-Armenian
CianKEE-an, KEENIrish, Irish Mythology
Agi-Ancient Germanic
OsbornAHZ-bornEnglish